--- title: "Contract for Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-26" --- # Contract for Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Durham County Council as the buying organisation for the contract titled "Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust". This contract falls under the transport services category, specifically within the UK Region (UKC13). Currently at the tender stage, bids are due by 25 June 2021, and the estimated value of the contract is £540,000. The contract period will commence on 1 September 2021 and last until 31 August 2024, with an option for a two-year extension upon mutual agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector, particularly those that operate fleet services for school transportation. Companies capable of providing dedicated bus services with the ability to accommodate varying demand, such as adjusting bus sizes or adding routes, will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality criteria, including relevant experience and delivery plans, means that established firms with a strong track record in safe and reliable transport services will find this tender particularly appealing. ## Notice This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students. Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy - 50-seater coach Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days). ### Lot Information Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students. As demand for places at school alters year on year the academy would like to be able to expand its bus routes if necessary or offer different routes to support children to attend the academy, this could include changing the size of a bus on a particular route or adding another service. Due to this potential extra requirement this tender will be split into two lots. Lot 1 will be for the current requirements of the Academy Trust detailed below. Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy - 50-seater coach Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days). Additional information: Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area, select Durham and search for Home To School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust (DN546635). Renewal: The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date, subject to the agreement of both parties (and with Directors approval). The Trust and Contractor will meet to discuss the Services before the expiry of the third year of the contract to determine whether the Contract will be extended for a two-year period. Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students. As demand for places at school alters year on year the academy would like to be able to expand its bus routes if necessary or offer different routes to support children to attend the academy, this could include changing the size of a bus on a particular route or adding another service. Due to this potential extra requirement this tender will be split into two lots. Lot 2 will be a call off lot that will provide the academy with the flexibility to add additional resource to current routes or the introduction of new routes depending on demand. We require bidders to submit a response that details the cost to introduce these extra services, per day and per vehicle to match existing fleet capabilities e.g. 30-seater coach, 50-seater coach, 70-seater coach. Additional information: Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area, select Durham and search for Home To School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust (DN546635). Renewal: The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date, subject to the agreement of both parties (and with Directors approval). The Trust and Contractor will meet to discuss the Services before the expiry of the third year of the contract to determine whether the Contract will be extended for a two-year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011736-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | April 2024/2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £540,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC13 Darlington | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 26 May 2021 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011736-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk - http://www.nepo.org - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA26689 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a.json.